By every definition (except revenue), Answer: Eventually, but no guarantees. Twitter has a growth model, but no revenue. They’re still trying to build their business model. Twitter has vowed to build a sustainable business model this year. But there are no guarantees. Let me be clear: I do not doubt that Twitter can find a… Continue reading Is There Any Value in Twitter-Based Applications?
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When You Need a Break, Always Turn to Shiba Inu Puppies.
Every once in a while, you need to pause from work, pick up a good book, and lay down on your couch. I know a lot of us have the impulse to work all the time, through weekends and through our lives, but even if work is the most enjoyable thing around, you need to… Continue reading When You Need a Break, Always Turn to Shiba Inu Puppies.
Tracking your Finances Online is Even More Important With a Bad Economy
A lot of people who read my blog probably already have decent habits tracking finances, but I have been surprised before. The point of this quick blog post is to simply say this: tracking your finances has never been more important. As gas prices fall and stores open up new deals, the temptation to spend… Continue reading Tracking your Finances Online is Even More Important With a Bad Economy
Entrepreneur Idol Finals: Streaming Live from Northwestern U.
I am live at Northwestern University for Entrepreneur Idol, a midwest college entrepreneurship competition between teams from eight midwest schools for a $25,000 top prize. This is its second year; I was part of the team that created the event last year. I’m embedding and streaming the entire event here on my blog. Keynote speakers… Continue reading Entrepreneur Idol Finals: Streaming Live from Northwestern U.
BenParr.com has finally overtaken BenParr.co.uk in Google! Now, how did it Happen?
Celebration Time! I am proud to say that when you search for Ben Parr in Google, this blog is now the top search result! When I first started this blog back in April, I stated several specific goals. One of them, chronicled in this early blog post, was this: To beat Ben Parr the UK… Continue reading BenParr.com has finally overtaken BenParr.co.uk in Google! Now, how did it Happen?
So I'm going to do an online show on Technology and the Economy.
So last week, I was, well, coerced into doing an online show. It became a show about the impact of the economy on technology, two areas of which I have some expertise, and people got to ask me questions live, and I answered them. So I’m going to do a show, as a trial, twice… Continue reading So I'm going to do an online show on Technology and the Economy.
It's Time We Defined Social Media. No More Arguing. Here's the Definition:
A nice side-effect of tracking the blogosphere’s reaction to my Mashable post on Social Media Jobs has been a debate on the definition of Social Media. What the hell is it? I agree – the definition is vague and sometimes completely idiotic. So let’s finally put this question to rest and get a consensus. What… Continue reading It's Time We Defined Social Media. No More Arguing. Here's the Definition:
There's a Reason Health Websites Make More Money than Technology Blogs
People need medication to relieve their pain. People don’t need another way to bookmark and share websites. People need to learn about their options in battling cancer. People don’t need to learn about their options for microblogging. As a technology evangelist, I feel weird saying all this, but really, think about it. Back pain is… Continue reading There's a Reason Health Websites Make More Money than Technology Blogs
The Goal of my upcoming blog TechThrill: Make technology easier and more useful.
First of all, I want to thank everyone who has visited my article on the things Google would do if it bought Digg. It’s been an incredible response (over 2100 Diggs as of this post) and I’m honored you think so highly of my article. I want to keep everyone up-to-date on my blog happenings.… Continue reading The Goal of my upcoming blog TechThrill: Make technology easier and more useful.
You're Not Going to Change the World (or become renouned) by Sitting On Your Ass.
I thought I would remind everyone of that. In the meantime, I am working on the design of my new multimedia weblog (multilog? mlog? I haven’t though of a name since it isn’t completely a blog). That’s why posts have become a bit more infrequent. TechThrill will incorporate FriendFeed, a uStream.tv web show with Matt… Continue reading You're Not Going to Change the World (or become renouned) by Sitting On Your Ass.